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Logic Pro
Apple's digital audio workstation, sold outright on Mac and by subscription on iPad
As of 29 August 2026, Logic Pro has a free plan and paid plans start at $12.99/month. A professional digital audio workstation from Apple, available as a one-time purchase on Mac and only through a subscription on iPad. Softwr lists it under Music. Logic Pro is made by Apple Inc., available on macOS, iOS.
Overview
What Logic Pro does
Logic Pro is Apple's professional digital audio workstation. It occupies an unusual position among paid DAWs because its pricing differs by device: on Mac it can still be bought outright, which most of its competitors have moved away from, while on iPad it is available only through a subscription. It runs solely on Apple hardware, and the current release requires Apple silicon on the Mac, so it is not an option for anyone working on Windows or on an Intel Mac.
What people use it for
- Music production
- Audio recording
- Mixing and mastering
- Scoring
- Sound design
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Logic Pro.
- Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple silicon, so it will not run on an Intel Mac or on Windows at all
- On iPad it is not available as a one-time purchase, only through Apple Creator Studio at $12.99/month or $129/year
- The iPad version requires iPadOS 26 or later and an iPad with an A12 Bionic chip or later
- The standalone Mac app is $199.99, paid before any evaluation beyond the 30 day Apple Creator Studio trial
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Pricing
What Logic Pro costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Apple Creator Studio (Subscription)
$12.99 /mo
- Logic Pro for Mac and iPad
- Final Cut Pro
- Motion
- Compressor
- Pixelmator Pro
Apple Creator Studio (Annual)
$129 /yr
- All monthly plan features
Logic Pro (Standalone Mac)
$199.99 /one-time
Student/Educator Subscription (Monthly)
$2.99 /mo
- All subscription features at reduced rate
Student/Educator Subscription (Annual)
$29.99 /yr
- All subscription features at reduced rate
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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How much does Logic Pro cost?
Logic Pro is available through Apple Creator Studio at $12.99/month or $129/year (annual subscription saves $25.88 versus monthly). Alternatively, Logic Pro for Mac can be purchased as a one-time $199.99 standalone license on the App Store. Students and educators receive discounted pricing at $2.99/month or $29.99/year.
SourceDoes Logic Pro offer a free trial?
Yes, Apple Creator Studio (which includes Logic Pro) offers a 30-day free trial, allowing users to test all bundled apps including Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Compressor before committing to payment.
SourceWhat is the difference between Logic Pro subscription and one-time purchase?
The Apple Creator Studio subscription at $12.99/month includes Logic Pro for Mac and iPad plus Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, and other apps. The $199.99 one-time purchase for Logic Pro for Mac standalone provides only Logic Pro without bundled applications.
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- REAPER
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